Bonsoir,
Je désire réaliser un voyage avec ma copine dans l'ouest des etats-unies, fin aout pour une durée de 10 jours environ.
Ne connaissant pas cette region, nous pensons passer par une agence de voyage.
Est une bonne idée?
Quelle est l'ordre de prix pour ce genre de voyage?J'ai un peu cherché sur le Web et il y a vraiment une multitude d'agence de voyage, quelle sont les agences sérieuses?
Est ce que quelqu'un qui a deja fait une sejour avec une agence pourrait me le conseiller si il lui a plu?
Notre budjet est de l'ordre de 2500 euros, pour ce prix la, je ne sais pas si on peut y aller plus de 10 jours..
On souhaite visiter autant les villes que les parcs..
Tu a deja fais un sejour en passant par une agence?
Je pense 2500 € ça peut aussi aller pour 14 jours.
C'est qui prend le plus du budget c'est les vols ou locations voitures, c'est des frais fixes. Mais variable dépendant de la saison et les prix des vols.
Une fois sur place tu peux consommer ton budget comme tu veux
dépendant de quel logement tu préfére et comment tu mange.
Avec une agence c'est peut-être pas le cas.
JOUR 1 : PARIS / LOS ANGELES
Vol international à destination de Los Angeles. A l'arrivée, accueil par votre guide local et transfert à l'hôtel. Dîner libre et nuit à l'hôtel.
JOUR 2 : LOS ANGELES / LAUGHLIN
Petit déjeuner. Le matin, tour de ville, visite de Santa Monica, de Beverly Hills, de Hollywood et du Chinese Theatre. Continuation par le quartier des affaires et le quartier mexicain. Déjeuner. Route vers l'est et arrêt au Bagdad Café. Arrivée à Laughlin. Temps libre pour les machines à sous ou une promenade le long de la rivière Colorado. Dîner et nuit à l'hôtel.
JOUR 3 : LAUGHLIN / GRAY MOUNTAIN
Petit déjeuner. Départ vers le Grand Canyon, superbe phénomène géologique. Arrêt à Selingman sur la mythique Route 66. Déjeuner.
Balade et observation du Grand Canyon, l'un des points forts de votre voyage. (Survol en hélicoptère en option à régler sur place). Dîner navajo. Nuit à l'hôtel.
JOUR 4 : GRAY MOUNTAIN / KANAB
Petit déjeuner. Départ pour Monument Valley, lieu de tournage de nombreux films westerns. Déjeuner de spécialités navajo et visite de l'une des habitations typiques des indiens. (En option à régler sur place, tour en jeep avec les indiens navajo). Arrivée à Page et arrêt au barrage de Glen Canyon sur le Lake Powel. Dîner western avec musique country et petit spectacle. Nuit à l'hôtel.
JOUR 5 : KANAB / MESQUITE
Petit déjeuner. Belle traversée de prairies en direction de Bryce Canyon, l'un des plus beaux parcs naturels de l'Utah, découvert par les Mormons. Possibilité de descendre avec le guide visiter la partie basse du parc. Déjeuner. Poursuite vers Saint George, l'une des villes fondées par les Mormons. Visite du centre d'accueil du temple des Mormons. En fin d'après-midi arrêt photo dans un Truck Stop très typique. Dîner et nuit à l'hôtel.
JOUR 6 : MESQUITE / LAS VEGAS
Petit déjeuner. Départ vers Pahrump et Shoshone, à travers le désert du Nevada. Entrée en Californie et descente vers la Death Valley (Vallée de la Mort). Découverte de Badwater Point, Furnace Creek, des dunes de sable de Stovepipe. Déjeuner. Visite du Borax Museum. Arrêt au Factory Outlet (magasins d'usine de marques américaines). Arrivée à Las Vegas. Dîner et nuit dans un hôtel situé sur le "strip".
JOUR 7 : LAS VEGAS / FRESNO
Petit déjeuner. Départ pour l'ancienne ville minière de Calico. Traversée des étendues du Sud-Ouest américain. Déjeuner. Puis visite de Calico, étape typique du Far West. Poursuite vers Fresno où vous passerez la nuit. Dîner et nuit à l'hôtel.
JOUR 8 : FRESNO / MODESTO
Petit déjeuner. Route vers le Yosemite National Park, avec ses cascades. Découverte du Half Dome, de la Yosemite Valley, de Bridalveil Falls et des Yosemite Falls, ainsi que d'un village pionnier. Déjeuner dans le parc. Route vers San Francisco à travers les terres agricoles. Arrivée à Modesto. Dîner et nuit à l'hôtel.
JOUR 9 : SAN FRANCISCO
Petit déjeuner. Départ pour San Francisco. En cours de route découverte d'éoliennes, puis visite guidée de San Francisco, bâtie sur plusieurs collines. Vous verrez le quartier des affaires, Union Square, Chinatown, Sausalito et pourrez voir le Golden Gate Bridge. Déjeuner à Chinatown. Après-midi libre. Dîner d'adieu en musique. Nuit à l'hôtel.
JOUR 10 : SAN FRANCISCO / PARIS
Petit déjeuner. Matinée libre pour flâner dans la ville. Transfert à l'aéroport, déjeuner libre et envol à destination de Paris. Dîner et nuit à bord.
Le prix 1290 euros/personne, tu dit qu'il y a beaucoup de trajet tous au long du circuit, mais j'imagine que si tu y vas par tes propre moyen, tu doit egalement faire beaucoup de voiture si tu veux voir beaucoup de chose, sans compter que c'est toi qui conduit, ce qui est fatiguant..
Si j'organise moi même, j'essaie aussi de voir un max. mais
toujours dans la limite de ne pas faire des km et des km.
Et je vois plus que avec un car !!!
La conduite aux USA n'est pas fatiguant non plus et je m'arréte où je veux et quand je veux avec le temps nécéssaire pour voir quelque chose.
Mais avec le circuit que tu pense, tu vois pas grand chose ou hors des fenetres du car. Pour moi, sincerement, c'est un circuit idiot.
Désolé de peut-être te décevoir mais c'est comme ça.
Si tu veux, je peux te faire une suggestion pour 14 jours pour avoir une idée. C'est gratuit.
Mais tous réservations c'est toi qui dois le faire.
Moi je peut te seulement donner une idée sur un circuit et rien d'autre. Et avec 14 jours tu peux mieux faire que avec une agence sur 9 jours.
Encore une fois désolé pour mon opinion.
Mais chacun est libre de faire comme il veux 😎
mi-août c'est encore la saison !!!
Les cie. n'ont pas si grand importance pour les prix. C'est les dates et la destination.
J'ai voyagé avec AA, BA, Lufthansa.........
pour y mettre mon gtain de sel, celui que tu as trouve pour ces dates est competitif. essayes sur Opodo, on ne sait jamais
Pour les chutes et cascades de yosemite, il faudré revenir au printemps. les chtes d'eau c'est a la fonte des neige eh pardi😛😉
deja ton agence elle réaconte des histoires.
personne ne tient compte des 9 heures de decalage horaire mais les premiers soirs ça casse eton est au lit tot!
faire La le matin pour repartir vers laughlin apres le dej, c'est carrement nul !
arrive au GC vers 16h (faut pas te leurrer, si dej a Seligmann, il y a encore des kilometres a avaler avant d'y arriver) ca rime a quoi? c'est quand meme un endroit exeptionnel, une journee suffit a peine..
donc tu devrais bien sur le faire par toi meme comme te l'a propose Allegro.
par contre 2500 euros pour le budget, ça me semble un peu court pour avion-voiture-hotels-nourriture- essence- divers (les trucs qu'on aime ramener)
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
je pense que tu passeras bcp de temps dans le car, tu verras les sites en courant. tu feras les photos sur ordre, a la descente du car(on peut deja te decrire la fameuse que que tu feras a Monument valley), tu seras toujours a l'heure dans les restos, quitte a zapper des sites...tu seras tres entoures... tu ne resteras pas dans un endroit qui t'attire, ETC ETC
je sais c'est deprimant! et peu encourageant, mais tu as demande...
En gros, ça va bcp trop vite, tout est survole
pour le budget
vol :tu as parle de 600 euros (si tu optes pour septembre ça fera surement un peu moins cher)
location de voiture : regarde sur http://autoescape.com ou http://www.holidayautos.fr
(toutes assurances comprises, ce que tu ne trouves pas sur les sites americains ou alors bien plus cher)
Hotel/motel:moyenne de 70$ par nuit + taxe (plus cher dans les grandes villes que par exemple en arizona)
nourriture: ça depend un peu de tes gouts: tu peux tres bien trouver des plats chauds, pas cher dans certaines boutiques ou supermarches, ou aller au resto, macdo, chaines de resto peu onereuses comme Dennys, hiphop. choisir des motels avec machine a cafe (il y a toujours le cafe et le sucre, ca economise le petit dej et rien n'y personne ne t'empechera de diner ou ptit dejeuner dans ta chambre d'hotel)
budget pour les entrees de parks, musees et autres visites..
pour le tout 14 jours, disons qu'avec 500 euros de plus ça ne ferait que du bien.
articules deja un circuit et apres tu trouveras les hotels des alentours avec leur prix exact.
😎😎😎😎😛😛😛😉😉😉🙂🙂🙂
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
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Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Hello everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route:
Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way:
- Mormon Rocks
- Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Desert
- Mojave National Preserve
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre.
Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:**
We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:**
Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:**
Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Davis – overnight stop
Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned:
Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2)
Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3)
Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4)
Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV?
Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips.
I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense?
Day 1: Orlando
Day 2: Amelia Island
Day 3: Amelia Island
Day 4: Tallahassee
Day 5: Panama City Beach
Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin)
Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way)
Day 8: Crystal River
Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater)
Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete)
Day 11: Anna Maria
Day 12: Orlando
Day 13: Orlando
Day 14: Orlando
Day 15: Departure
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus.
In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
I’m currently looking for well-located hotels near points of interest in the cities below. I’ve found a few, but the prices are really high.
Could any of you share some great addresses in the following cities?
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
Also, do you have a preferred airline for domestic flights? If so, which one?